Love Advice for the Metaphysician

Posted on 2010-11-03 by Cologero

Note: This originally was part of the notes for an open class in non-duality, given in the summer of 2005. The metaphysician claims that every aspect of the empirical world is a symbol of some deeper metaphysical reality. Metaphysically, birth is not a matter of chance; therefore it is not … Continue reading →

Remembering the Dead

Posted on 2010-11-01 by Cologero

Note: This translation of Charles Maurras’ “All Soul’s Day” originally appeared in Taki’s Magazine. On All Soul’s Day, we honor the memory of the dead, especially those closest to us in our hearts and mind. Charles Maurras refers to this as “the universal cult of the dead, of all the … Continue reading →

Saint Joseph de Maistre

Posted on 2010-10-31 by Cologero

On All Saint’s Day, we recall the guiding voices behind Gornahoor, most prominently: Julius Evola, Rene Guenon, Vladimir Solovyov, Valentin Tomberg, August Comte, Donoso Cortes. Then of course, there is our patron saint, Joseph de Maistre. Joseph de Maistre was one of those well-born men of sound mind that Evola … Continue reading →

The Light of the Imperium

Posted on 2010-10-30 by Cologero

Europe is haunted by the shadow of the Emperor. One senses his absence just as vividly as in former times one sensed his presence. Because the emptiness of the wound speaks, what we miss knows how to make us sense it. Continue reading →

The Subtle Rules the Dense

Posted on 2010-10-29 by Cologero

Magic, that is, the art of causing change in conformance with one’s will, depends on the principle of the supremacy of the subtle over the dense. In particular, this means the supremacy of Force over matter Consciousness over force Superconsciousness over consciousness The Unmoved Mover, the Absolute Self — transcendent, … Continue reading →

Secret, Arcanum, Mystery

Posted on 2010-10-25 by Cologero

A secret is a hidden fact. A mystery is hidden in the light. An arcanum is hidden in the twilight. Continue reading →

The Human Being

Posted on 2010-10-24 by Cologero

Plants and animals, since they have a determinative nature, have only to actualize that nature in the course of their lives. With man, it is different, since the human is a combination of being and non-being. Though a man starts with a certain nature, his potential is much vaster. So … Continue reading →

Quality

Posted on 2010-10-24 by Cologero

Note: This originally was part of the notes for an open class in non-duality, given in the summer of 2005. One of the signs of the Kali Yuga is the displacement of Quality by Quantity. This is so pervasive that we may find it difficult to see the distinction between … Continue reading →

Intuition

Posted on 2010-10-24 by Cologero

Note: This originally was part of the notes for an open class in non-duality, given in the summer of 2005. In The Act of Creation, Arthur Koestler writes: Not only scientists, painters, and musicians find it often difficult to convert their ideas into verbal currency, but writers too. Even H. … Continue reading →

Galileo: Stop the Presses

Posted on 2010-10-24 by Cologero

Somewhere in Italy, in the 17th century. One beautiful morning, Giovanni is sitting out on his patio, sipping on some espresso and reading the newspaper. His wife comes out of the house and begins hanging up some clothes to dry. “Listen to this, Maria,” said Giovanni. “On the front page, … Continue reading →